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Trust score 8/100
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Prof
Prof David Cranston
Urology
English
8,658+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
David Cranston is Associate Professor of Surgery in the the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences in the University of Oxford and a Consultant Urological Surgeon in Oxford University Hospitals Trust. He qualified from Bristol University in 1975 and worked in Exeter and Bath before moving to Oxford .
Mr. Cranston has a special interest is in renal surgery and was awarded his D.Phil in 1986 for kidney transplantation based research. Since 2001, he has been clinical director of the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Unit in Oxford which, with colleagues in the UK and China, is researching into a novel way of treating cancer without surgery. Recently his group became the national referral centre for treating complex kidney tumours avoiding the need for some patients to go onto dialysis.
In addition to his practice and excellence in research, Mr. Cranston has co supervised 20 research fellows for higher degrees. He was elected a governing body Fellow of Green Templeton College in 2006, and in 2007 he was involved with a colleague in founding the UCare charity to raise money for urological research and education. He is an author on over 100 peer reviewed publications and 18 book chapters, and recently published two books; John Radcliffe and his Legacy to Oxford for the 300th anniversary of the death of John Radcliffe, one of Oxford's greatest benefcators, and ‘On Eagle's Wings: Models in Mentoring'. He was the first recipient of the Golden Cystoscope award in 2001 for a consultant within 10 years of appointment who has made a significant contribution to British urology.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Complex Renal Cancer Surgery
• High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
• Reconstructive surgery
• Vasectomy reversal
• Testicular ultrasound
• Prostate surgery
• Prostate screening
• Cystoscopy
• Orchidectomy
• Circumcision
• Penile lesions (biopsy of)
• Vasectomy or male sterilisation
• General Urology
• Urological Cancer
• Complex renal surgery
Mr. Cranston has a special interest is in renal surgery and was awarded his D.Phil in 1986 for kidney transplantation based research. Since 2001, he has been clinical director of the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Unit in Oxford which, with colleagues in the UK and China, is researching into a novel way of treating cancer without surgery. Recently his group became the national referral centre for treating complex kidney tumours avoiding the need for some patients to go onto dialysis.
In addition to his practice and excellence in research, Mr. Cranston has co supervised 20 research fellows for higher degrees. He was elected a governing body Fellow of Green Templeton College in 2006, and in 2007 he was involved with a colleague in founding the UCare charity to raise money for urological research and education. He is an author on over 100 peer reviewed publications and 18 book chapters, and recently published two books; John Radcliffe and his Legacy to Oxford for the 300th anniversary of the death of John Radcliffe, one of Oxford's greatest benefcators, and ‘On Eagle's Wings: Models in Mentoring'. He was the first recipient of the Golden Cystoscope award in 2001 for a consultant within 10 years of appointment who has made a significant contribution to British urology.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Complex Renal Cancer Surgery
• High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
• Reconstructive surgery
• Vasectomy reversal
• Testicular ultrasound
• Prostate surgery
• Prostate screening
• Cystoscopy
• Orchidectomy
• Circumcision
• Penile lesions (biopsy of)
• Vasectomy or male sterilisation
• General Urology
• Urological Cancer
• Complex renal surgery
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof David Cranston
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Urology
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2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Urology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 3,021 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 155 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 587 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,716 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8309/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39430529 · cited by 117
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European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
DOI: 10.9668/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32049460 · cited by 119
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Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1610/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38111964 · cited by 89
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European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
DOI: 10.8868/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38948544 · cited by 75
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Urology European Annual Congress (Urology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Urology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Urology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Urology
- Awareness When should you see a urology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.david.cranston@euroclinics.example
